EXERCISE 1.1.2 - MULTIPLE CHOICE

What is one of the primary benefits of offshore development for enterprises?

• Increased local employment

• Support of domestic resources

• Improved communication

• Cost reduction

How does offshore development enhance a company's capabilities?

• By providing access to global talent.

• By increasing local operational costs.

• By reducing project scalability.

• By limiting the talent pool.

How does remote work benefit employees?

• Through increasing their working hours per day.

• It decreases work-life balance for employees

• By reducing commuting costs and time for employees.

• Through employers providing workspaces for their employees.

What is a common tool used to support remote work?

• Physical meeting rooms

• Video conferencing software

• Authoring software

• Physical documentation

Which of the following is an advantage of remote work for employers?

• It provides employers access to global talent.

• There are increased costs in providing equipment for employees.

• It provides limited employee flexibility.

• There are higher rental costs due to the requirement for more physical working spaces.

How can enterprises overcome the challenges of remote work?

• By reducing the flexibility of work options for employees.

• By increasing physical office space available for their workers to complete their tasks.

• By integrating collaboration tools and implementing cybersecurity measures.

• By eliminating remote work options and providing more structure in work procedures.

What is a benefit of accessing freelance work for an enterprise?

• They can lock in workers for long-term commitments.

• Increased overhead costs of hiring independent staff to complete specific work.

• The process reduces workforce flexibility.

• It provides the enterprise with access to specialised skills on a project basis.

How does freelance work benefit individual professionals?

• Flexibility in choosing projects and work hours.

• It provides limited income sources.

• Reduced job satisfaction.

• Increased long-term commitments to enterprises.

How do startups benefit the economy and society?

• By reducing competition.

• By limiting technological advancements.

• By driving innovation and job creation.

• By avoiding sustainability initiatives.

What role do enterprises play in supporting startups?

• By avoiding collaboration with startup businesses, allowing them to thrive on their own.

• By providing mentorship, funding and access to networks.

• By increasing market competition amongst small businesses.

• By limiting innovation within their sector.